We are seeking FANTASY, SPECULATIVE FICTION and HORROR short stories. No Science Fiction.
Briar & Bracken (Hawthorn & Ash Vol 8, 2026)
Past volumes are: Hawthorn & Ash 2019, Rowan & Oak 2020, Alder & Ebony 2021, Ivy & Sage 2022, Willow & Rose 2023, Holly and Broom 2024, Mistletoe and Vine 2025 (forthcoming)
Word count : Between 100 and 500 words, excluding title (Maximum of 1 500 word story and 5 drabbles per author)
Reprints : No
Simultaneous Submissions : No
Multiple Submissions : Yes. Each story must be in a separate attachment.
Publication : Print and digital formats for publication in an anthology. Online twice a week via our blog
Submission Window : Submissions are accepted every year from January 15 – December 18 (11:59pm Australian Western Standard Time AWST; UTC+08:00)
Author Compensation : 0.01c per word. (between $1USD and $5USD)
The Fine Print :
We ask for non-exclusive rights on these pieces so that we can:
- Keep them online indefinitely
- Publish them in a ebook and print anthology to help fund the site
How to Submit : See our submission guidelines for further formatting details.
Send your story as a .doc or .docx format to : ironfaeriepublishing@yahoo.com
Your email title should read: Hawthorn & Ash – [Story Title] – [Author Name]
Please include a short (100 word) bio in third person and up to THREE links.
Iron Faerie Publishing 